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Zilean Runes

The top Zilean runes in LoL patch 25.23 are Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense, Ultimate Hunter for Zilean's primary runes. Zilean's runes in his secondary tree best utilizes Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight. These Zilean rune choices provide the best Zilean rune build for ranked.

  • Zilean passive ability - Time In A Bottle - League of Legends
    Time In A Bottle

    Time In A Bottle

    Zilean stores time as Experience and can grant it to his allies. When he has enough Experience to finish an ally's level up, he can right-click them to impart it. Zilean receives as much Experience as he gives.

  • Zilean Q ability - Time Bomb - League of Legends
    Time Bomb

    Time Bomb

    Tosses a bomb to target area that sticks to units that come near it (prioritizes Champions). It detonates after 3 seconds, dealing area of effect damage. If a Time Bomb is detonated early by another Time Bomb, it also stuns enemies.

    Cost:
    • 60/
    • 65/
    • 70/
    • 75/
    • 80
    Cooldown:
    • 10/
    • 10/
    • 9/
    • 9/
    • 8
    Range:
    • 900
  • Zilean W ability - Rewind - League of Legends
    Rewind

    Rewind

    Zilean can prepare himself for future confrontations, reducing the cooldowns of his other basic abilities.

    Cost:
    • 35
    Cooldown:
    • 14/
    • 12/
    • 10/
    • 8/
    • 6
    Range:
    • 600
  • Zilean E ability - Time Warp - League of Legends
    Time Warp

    Time Warp

    Zilean bends time around any unit, decreasing an enemy's Move Speed or increasing an ally's Move Speed for a short time.

    Cost:
    • 50
    Cooldown:
    • 15
    Range:
    • 550
  • Zilean R ultimate ability - Chronoshift - League of Legends
    Chronoshift

    Chronoshift

    Zilean places a protective time rune on an allied champion, teleporting the champion back in time if they take lethal damage.

    Cost:
    • 125/
    • 150/
    • 175
    Cooldown:
    • 120/
    • 90/
    • 60
    Range:
    • 900
Classes:
  • Support,
  • Mage
50.34%Win Rate
Zilean B tier

Zilean performs best with Dark Harvest as the keystone rune. The optimal primary runes for Zilean include Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense. This rune setup achieves a 1.00% win rate across 1 Zilean games.

This alternative Zilean rune build uses First Strike as the keystone. This setup provides a different playstyle for Zilean and achieves a 1.00% win rate. Consider this rune page when facing specific matchups or team compositions.

Zilean Runes - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best Zilean runes?

The best Zilean runes in patch 25.23 are Dark Harvest, Cheap Shot, Sixth Sense, and Ultimate Hunter for the primary tree, and Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight for the secondary tree. These runes provide optimal performance for Zilean.

What keystone should I use on Zilean?

Dark Harvest is the best keystone rune for Zilean. This keystone synergizes well with Zilean's abilities and provides maximum value in most matchups.

What are Zilean's secondary runes?

Zilean's best secondary runes are Magical Footwear and Cosmic Insight. These secondary runes complement Zilean's primary rune choices and enhance overall effectiveness.

Can I use different rune setups on Zilean?

Yes, Zilean can utilize different rune setups depending on matchup and playstyle. While Dark Harvest is most popular, alternative keystones may work better in specific situations.